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Fox News Power Rankings show 19 toss-up races, with Democrats leading 215-201 while the final majority still up for grabsThe battle for control of Congress is entering its final sprint, with Republicans and Democrats just over a month away from learning who will wield power for the final two years of President Donald Trump's presidency.

10 Democrat-held House seats Republicans could flip to save their majority

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) head Brendan Carr swatted away concerns about a pro-Trump TV advertisement billed as a public service announcement that sparked outrage from Democrats and government watchdogs this week.The ad, paid for by the U.S. government, blasts communism, socialism and Marxism in the U.S. and casts the president in a positive light with less than a month before the midterm elections.

FCC chief: Taxpayer-funded ads touting Trump ‘don’t raise any red flags’

Angel Reese spoke it into existence, and this week, her mother placed the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy in her hands.The Atlanta Dream forward was named the 2026 Kia WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday, becoming the first player in franchise history to win the league's top individual defensive award.

Angel Reese wins WNBA Defensive Player of the Year after historic first season with Atlanta Dream

View image in fullscreenBefore the show begins, it’s probably worth running through this year’s contestants, along with brief descriptions that will inevitably come back to haunt me when I invariably have to interview them at some point in the future.Amol Rajan – Man whose first decision after leaving the BBC was to sign up for the BBC’s biggest show.

The Celebrity Traitors – live

The family of Renee Good, the 37-year-old killed last January by a federal agent during the Trump administration's immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota, filed two civil lawsuits against the federal government Thursday.One of the lawsuits, against the United States government itself, is essentially a wrongful death case, arguing that Jonathan Ross, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who killed Good, violated his agency's own policies and the Fourth Amendment by using excessive force.

The family of Renee Good files lawsuits over her death during Minneapolis ICE raids

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"Genuinely punches far above what its asking price might suggest": Patina PJ-6 offset guitar review

The son of one of the best centers in NBA history is the No. 87-ranked player in the 2027 recruiting cycle by 247SportsOct 1, 2026 at 3:56 pm ET • 1 min readFour-star guard Malik Olajuwon committed to SMU on Thursday. The son of Naismith Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon is ranked the No.

Malik Olajuwon commits to SMU: Son of Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon is first 2027 commitment for Mustangs

Each year, Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, that's tied to inflation. Earlier this year, benefits rose 2.8%, but many seniors are hoping to see a larger boost in 2027.Current estimates are calling for a 2027 COLA in the 3.5% to 3.6% range.

1. The 2027 cost-of-living adjustment

Tech company releases Gemini 4 Argon only to a vetted group of cybersecurity experts to avoid misuse by hackersGoogle on Wednesday said it would withhold its most powerful artificial intelligence model from the public for now, releasing Gemini 4 Argon only to a vetted group of cybersecurity experts to avoid misuse by hackers.

Google rolls out new Gemini AI model but restricts access over safety concerns

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: Christa Pike had requested a different method of execution, fearing a botched procedure, which ultimately happened.After a botched execution, an inmate on death row may receive a special request in her final moments.Christa Pike was supposed to die on Sept. 30, putting to rest an over 30-year chapter following the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer.

Female inmate still alive after botched execution may now get special request

Republican state Senator Christine Drazan narrowly leads Democratic Governor Tina Kotek in Oregon's gubernatorial race, according to a new poll, putting the GOP within reach of a seat it hasn't won since 1982.The survey of 915 likely voters, conducted by DHM Research for Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) from September 17 to 27, found Drazan at 47 percent and Kotek at 46 percent after undecided voters were asked which candidate they leaned toward.

GOP May Win Governor Race in Democrat State for First Time in 44 Years—Poll

Model Abby Choi, 28, was allegedly killed and dismembered in Hong Kong by her ex-husband and his family after a flat-sale dispute.Model and social media star Abby Choi died in Hong Kong in February 2023(Image: AP)A model was allegedly killed and dismembered by her ex-husband and his family after a dispute over the sale of a flat, with her head later found “cooked” in soup.

Model, 28, 'killed and dismembered by ex and his family' as head 'cooked in soup'

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - An arrest has been made in connection with the 77 fire hydrants damaged across St. Louis City.At around 1 p.m. on Thursday, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department announced an arrest has been made in connection with multiple fire hydrants being damaged in north St. Louis City.

Police: Arrest made after 77 fire hydrants damaged in St. Louis City

The animal "ripped apart" the coach's face and tore his scalp, inflicting severe chest woundsAlexander Kuzmenko, 62, was the father of NHL star Andrei Kuzmenko, 30, a hockey player(Image: Will Stewart)A beloved ice hockey coach in Russia met a tragic end when he was fatally attacked by a brown bear while on a fishing expedition.

Sports star's dad has scalp and face ripped apart as he's eaten alive while friends watch

A white female Texas cop convicted of shooting her black neighbor dead has been freed from prison after seven years.Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer, was granted parole on Thursday after being sentenced to 10 years behind bars over the death of Botham Jean.Jean, a 26-year-old accountant, was fatally shot by Guyger, now 38, on the night of September 6, 2018.

White female cop convicted of shooting black neighbor dead after mistaking his apartment for her own is freed from prison after seven years

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is dispatching roughly 9,000 troops aboard a group of ships to the Middle East, a U.S. official said Thursday. The bolstering of the American military presence comes as President Donald Trump warned anew that new strikes against Iran could be on the horizon.

US is moving thousands of troops aboard ships to the Mideast as Trump weighs new strikes on Iran

Marmande, a town in rural south-western France, has officially banned residents from getting sick. Mayor Joël Hocquelet’s declaration says it is “forbidden” to be ill within the town’s limits and advises anyone who suspects they may be coming down with something to “take the necessary steps to postpone it to a later date.” But residents don’t need to worry: the absurd new rule isn’t legally enforceable.

Mayor of French Town Bans Residents From Getting Sick

Vowing to love, honor and obey the bride — and not her sister — is the name of game.Nerves are known to get the best of some grooms in the minutes prior to taking the plunge. But when one jittery fella’s big day mistake, calling his wife-to-be another woman’s name, is a “f- -ked up” slip of the lip that the internet refuses to forgive.

Groom makes mortifying blunder during wedding ceremony: ‘I’d have to kill him’

A pregnant woman from Queensland, Australia, was left reeling after she was offered a medical termination at 20 weeks.After undergoing IVF with the help of a donor, Caitlin Christodoulou and her wife Zoe, both 23, were excited to welcome a baby boy.Caitlin told Newsweek that the advice from health professionals made their “hearts sick.”

Woman Offered Termination After 20-Week Scan, Stunned by What Happens Next

Two days after Florida executed Curtis Beasley and a day after Tennessee seemingly botched the execution of Christa Pike, on Oct. 1, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a death warrant for James "Chicken Head" Robertson, a prisoner who killed his cellmate to get on death row.

DeSantis signs death warrant for man who killed to get on death row

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A federal judge on Thursday dismissed charges against David Hearn, the former US Olympian initially accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial with prejudice, citing President Donald Trump’s comments to ensure charges cannot be brought in the future.The judge found Hearn faced threats of a meritless reprisal of the case through pressure from Trump, who has downplayed documentation showing damage was caused during renovations.

Judge cites Trump’s threats in permanent dismissal of Reflecting Pool damage charges against Olympian

Christa Pike, the woman who survived a lethal injection execution attempt in Tennessee Wednesday night, is still alive Thursday afternoon, her lawyers said in a news conference.Nearly 24 hours after the woman was set to be put to death for a murder she committed when she was 18, Pike’s lawyers, Randy Spivey and Stephen Ferrell, spoke to reporters about the incident.

Christa Pike is in critical condition after a failed execution in Tennessee, her lawyers say

Far-left Democrat Angie Nixon is running away from DSA! Robby Soave | RISINGOPINION: Robby Soave gives his radar on Florida Rep. Angie Nixon suggesting that her opponent in the state Senate race, Ashley Moody, should be in prison. #AngieNixon #AshleyMoody #RobbySoaveNOW PLAYING

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We don’t yet know how the 2026 midterm elections will shake out.What we can say right now is that President Donald Trump’s handling of inflation is a historic liability — the likes of which we’ve rarely seen in modern American politics.As many as 8 in 10 Americans now disapprove of Trump on that issue.

8 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump on inflation. That’s extremely rare for a president

Spike Lee is usually pretty chill ... but the famous movie director lost his cool in a big way at Yankee Stadium ... and it was all caught on video.iHeartRadio Host Andy Slater posted a video to X showing Spike getting into a heated altercation with some dude while dining at the Legends Suite before the Yankees postseason matchup with the Boston Red Sox.

Spike Lee Gets Into Heated Altercation With Another Man At Yankee Stadium on Video

The reigning Maurice Richard Trophy winner opened the season with fists and finesse at Ball ArenaWednesday night was the start of several NHL teams' seasons, and one team that started things with crazy high expectations is the Colorado Avalanche.The 2022 Stanley Cup winners have championship aspirations pretty much every season, and a big reason for that is because they have a guy on their team by the name of Nathan MacKinnon.

Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon scores a pair then drops gloves, might be the best player in the world

Last month, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, as it tries to bring inflation under control. But higher rates make borrowing more expensive for consumers and businesses — one reason mortgage rates have climbed to a three-year high in recent weeks.

How are higher interest rates and rising prices affecting you?

This California outpost may be abandoned, but it’s got plenty of spirit.Tucked high in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains sits a state park where a once-booming gold mining camp has been frozen in time — dusty, deserted and eerily untouched.Scores of weathered buildings still stand, including a saloon, church and stores still stocked with goods and furniture, making it one of the best-preserved ghost towns in the country.

One of the country’s best-preserved ghost towns is hidden in a California state park — but if you visit, beware the “Bodie curse”

President Trump on Thursday said “it’s possible” that the Iran war could cost him the November midterm elections by risking Republican control of the House, Senate or both.“Well, it’s possible. It should help,” Trump told reporters outside the White House before heading to a campaign rally in the Choctaw Nation in Oklahoma.